Girona and Espanyol are set to clash in a Catalan derby on Friday at the Estadi Montilivi, with both clubs entering the match from opposite ends of the La Liga table.
Struggling at the bottom of the standings, Girona are still searching for their first victory of the season. Manager Michel’s side showed resilience in their last outing by securing a 1-1 draw away at Athletic Bilbao, but their campaign continues to be hampered by significant injury problems.
In contrast, Espanyol approach the fixture in stronger form, looking to build on a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Valencia. The visitors will be boosted by the return of midfielder Pere Milla from suspension, who is expected to start in the center of the park. Javi Puado is likely to continue on the left flank, while Kike Garcia and Roberto Fernandez are competing for the role of lead striker.
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